Bill Reid -Master of Haida Art
by Maggie Chandler on January 3, 2009
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Bill Reid (1920-1998) the renowned Master of Haida Art is being featured at Vancouver’s newest public art gallery, devoted to Northwest Coastal Art, at 639 Hornby Street.
His monumental works, his gold and silver jewellery, many on display for the first time. Find distinctive gifts in the Kil Sli Native Gift Shop
Highlights of the exhibition include:
- Bill Reid’s monumental masterpiece, Mythic Messengers, a 28-foot bronze frieze, that until now has been relatively unknown.
- A new monumental pole featuring the Wasgo, or Haida Sea-Wolf, carved by James Hart of Haida Gwaii, celebrating Reid, his mentor.
- The Killer Whale, in bronze
- Raven and the First Men, in onyx
- Large interactive screen with 360 degree rotating exhibit featuring digital 3D scans of the Spirit of Haida Gwaii
- Historical footage of Reid from 1954 through 1998 presented by CBC
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Pretty amazing art, I’m going to have to check him out the next time I am in Vancouver.
Ryan Philipenko – Real Estate Edmonton
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